Journey through time - Micklands Primary School

Also at this time the school choir took part in competitions including one in
Abingdon. Valerie House, not known for her singing talent, was tactfully requested
to present a bouquet, rather than participate in the singing.
Over the years the Upper Juniors have benefitted from a tradition of school
journeys. In the past they have visited Kenworthy, Wales, York, Poole and most
recently, Hastings. The children continue to enjoy the experience of residential
trips, currently using the Elizabethan mansion, Ufton Court in Year 5, and
Hastings in Year 6.
In the early 1960's the hall, kitchen and an additional classroom were built. This
was followed in 1964 by the swimming pool, which was built by the Tanner family,
with money raised by the P. T.A. Jumble sales were very successful fundraisers as
was the Tramp Shuffle. Some of the money raised was also used to set up a
library off the hall, in the present computer suite.
The present Toddlers and Playgroup buildings were built in the late 1960's and
have been used for football changing, music, and as an extra classroom.
In 1968 the present office area and Upper Junior classrooms were built, followed
by two infant classrooms. In September 1970, children from Caversham Park
Village joined the school.
• An early sports day with the original hall in the background.